Personal Watercraft, Navigation Rules in California
The inland navigational rules, commonly called the “Rules of the Road,” govern the operation of boats and specify light and sound signals on inland waters in order to prevent collisions. Existing law requires that a complete copy of the new inland navigational rules must be kept for reference on board all boats of 39 feet 4 inches (12 meters) or more in length operating on inland waters.
A copy of the Navigation Rules International – Inland booklet, which is published by the Coast Guard, may be ordered from: USCG Navigation Center Navcen 7310, 7323 Telegraph RD. Alexandria, VA 20598. There is a charge for this booklet. Please call (202) 512-1800 (Toll Free) or go to www.navcen.uscg.gov for availability and price.